Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chatham Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham Grove Elementary School's student population of 677 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatham Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Grove Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Chatham Grove Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Chatham Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Chatham Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaforth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Chatham Grove Elementary School?
677 students attend Chatham Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Chatham Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Grove Elementary School?
Chatham Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatham Grove Elementary School offer ?
Chatham Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chatham Grove Elementary School part of?
Chatham Grove Elementary School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.
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